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RECEIVED AU` L 0 2005 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIq HS130.20 R2 JiJI�WIJIN COUIUTY Each employee assigned to use a respirator shall maintra n androufinelpi*ect it before and after each use. Respirators will be inspected monthly by the employee's supervisor to assure that it is kept clean and in satisfactory working condition. Respirator inspection will include: • Tightness of connections • Condition of face plate • Condition of head bands • Condition of cartridges • Condition of valves • Rubber or elastomer for pliability • Rubber or elastomer for deterioration NOTE: STRETCHING AND MANIPULATING RUBBER OR ELASTOMER PARTS WITH A MASSAGING ACTION WILL KEEP THEM PLIABLE AND FLEXIBLE. THIS WILL PREVENT THEM FROM TAKING AN IMPROPER SET DURING STORAGE. WORN OUT PARTS MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. RESPIRATOR PROGRAM EVALUATION The Respiratory Program will be reviewed annually to ensure it's adequacy as well as for compliance with Federal and State standards that may have changed in the previous year. Following the review, if it is determined that the program is still in compliance, a letter of certification will be placed in the Policy Statement File. In addition, the company will monitor the effectiveness of the respirator program by: • Frequent unscheduled observation of employee activities throughout all areas where respirators are required. • Observation of and discussion with new employees to confirm proper training has been carried out. • Periodic discussions with supervisor and employees during Safety meetings. MEDICAL MON ITORING/SU RVAI LLANCE It shall be the policy of Sierra Chemical Co. to evaluate each process and/or operation within it's facilities and perform risk assessments, evaluations , and determinations for employee respiratory protection. This assessment will include monitoring of the processes for airborne contaminents and their levels. When levels are found to exceed the action levels established or prescribed by OSHA, the first approach to remedy the situation will be the utilization of engineering controls, secondly will be administrative controls and lastly will be the requirement for respiratory protection. When respiratory protection is required, SCCo. will ensure that all affected employees are trained and fit tested for the applicable respirator in accordance with this policy. The affected employees shall also be informed of the levels of contaminents found. 2 December 2003 5 Sierra Chemical Co.